24 Day Challenge, Round #2!
It has been awhile, but I’m back! I am day two into the Cleanse Phase of the Challenge and overall it is going very well. Minor set back, girl tummy aches the past day and a half, but that’s over now. I am eager to complete this challenge even stronger than the first go round. The best part is that Shaun is doing it with me this time! I haven’t decided if this is good or not, haha, he has an opinion about every single food item. But that’s okay, because he is keeping me on my toes! He is the kind of guy that once is decides to do something, he will do it 110%, which will be good for me to have that kind of determination. We wake up, drink our Spark, take catalyst, and then chug the fiber drink. It’s funny, but I’m so happy he is along for the ride. Shaun already looks great to me, but I know this challenge is going to tone him so much more… I’m excited :).
As for me, I’m so looking forward to losing more weight. I already feel and see muscles in my arms that I have not seen in a very long time, so that is exciting! I am thanking yoga and Pilates for the strength I’ve developed. My workouts are going to be kicked up a notch this go-round. Just a few weeks ago I signed up for a “Boot Camp”, I lasted two weeks but it was just too much. Being that sore is not worth it to me right now. I missed going to all my classes at the WRAC, and I was starting to dread the gym again (and that is the LAST thing I want). I felt a little disappointed in myself, but also proud, because I believe in listening to your body, and sometimes too much is just that, too much. Maybe down the road when I’m all buff and what not I’ll give it another try, hah!
Life is pretty darn good. I planned my whole summer around the Watershed Festival at the Gorge. I refrained from drinking excess alcohol all summer (about 2 glasses of wine and 3 beers TOTAL). I knew that once Watershed rolled around however, I was going to have a “hall pass”. It was my treat that I have been looking forward to since I started using AdvoCare. Was it worth it? Oh, hell yes! I had the most AMAZING weekend ever. We had such a fun group of friends to share the weekend with and I cannot wait to do it again next year. Shaun and I didn’t even argue once, and that’s good, especially if I drink, because I have a tendency to get mad at him for no apparent reason sometimes, oops :)…sorry babe, still love you. I keep smiling thinking about all the memories we made that weekend. I have to give a shout out to my sister’s friends. I know just some of them were there, but what a great group. It is always a definite great time with her people, who have become dear to me as well over the years. It’s hard to maintain relationships with people after high school and I’m envious of their group’s bond. I am still friends with some of the people I’ve graduated with, but only a select few. I must say though, AdvoCare has really brought me together with people that I probably never would have talked to again if it had not been for their interest in what I’ve been up to. And for that, I’m very grateful!
Speaking of AdvoCare, I recently became and Advisor with the company. I am thrilled. This is a big step as a business builder and I cannot wait to continue to share my passion and success with friends and family. I am forever changed and I know a HUGE part of it has to do with the products. Shaun is just as excited as I am, and that makes it even more special to be on a team together. The people I have met through this process are amazing and I cannot wait to build these friendships as time goes on. Once I am done with this 24-Day Challenge I firmly believe I will be VERY close to my “ultimate” goal. I wear a bracelet every day that signifies that goal, and I cannot wait to be able to take it off with great pride.
We are planning our trip to Mexico, and I am so excited! We will be staying eight nights in Cabo San Lucas, just my man and me. We have never been on a trip just the two of us, so I am THRILLED. There are so many activities we want to do together while we are down there, I know he is going to be a blast to travel with. Just a few more months! He promised me he would buy me a fancy Victoria’s Secret swimsuit before we go, because I will definitely be rocking’ my swimsuit body! Haha!
What else…I’m still stressing a little bit about what my next steps are in terms of work. I submitted substitute teaching applications but I have not heard back yet; I might do a follow up call next week. I hope that works out, because I am so tired of driving to Wenatchee every day, and once my six months wraps up at Tree Fruit I will need more income.
I better get a move on, I’m happy to be back blogging! I cannot wait to see and feel the changes my body is about to go through (again!) Bring it on!
Till next time! Xoxo
Emma
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